Test Engineer - Mechanical/Physical Testing

Job Description

Working Pattern: Full-time, days, on‑site 5 days per week

What you’ll be doing

• Work hands‑on in our on‑site test facility, preparing test areas, setting up rigs and equipment, and supporting physical product testing on the test floor.
• You’ll ensure strong process discipline across test documentation, data logging, equipment usage and health & safety practices.
• You’ll produce clear, accurate technical reports and updates for internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Support, coach and supervise technicians, helping create a positive, accountable and high‑performing test team.
• You’ll work closely with R&D, New Product Development and Operations teams to align testing activity with project requirements and timelines.
• You’ll help identify bottlenecks, risks and constraints, proactively escalating and resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Influence future test capability by developing and adopting new technology and processes.

You’ll support continuous improvement initiatives, helping refine workflows, increase throughput and improve test efficiency.

• You’ll contribute to the maintenance and development of test equipment, facilities and infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance and reliability.
• Keep testing activity moving by helping manage schedules, resources, priorities and day-to-day workflow across the Test by Design department.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Test Engineer in physical product testing, validation/V&V, test lab work or a similar practical engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and quality systems, with experience operating within ISO or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong mechanical competence, with confidence assembling, preparing, securing and testing physical products.
• Confidence handling technical data, documentation control and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting or leading engineers or technicians, with a collaborative and engaging leadership style.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple testing activities and shifting priorities.
• Assisting with test planning, scheduling and resource coordination.

You’ll also bring

• A proactive, hands‑on mindset, and thrive when working in a practical test facility where the real action takes place.
• Competent with tools (hand or powered), measuring equipment and gauges (temperature, humidity, etc).
• Experienced in Microsoft Office packages – Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• A practical problem‑solving approach and a drive to improve how things are done.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• The confidence to highlight risks, challenge assumptions and suggest improvements constructively.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast moving, operational environment where no two weeks are the same.

Desirable qualifications

• A degree in an engineering discipline, ideally mechanical or related field, or equivalent experience gained in a practical engineering or test environment.
• Knowledge of relevant test standards for Industrial Safety Barriers such as PAS 13, UNI, ANSI MH31.2 or similar.
• Experience testing safety barrier systems or polymer-based products.
• Exposure to specialist test equipment such as high-speed cameras, advanced measurement systems or specialist lighting setups.
• Experience contributing to lean, continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Forklift driving experience.
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